From the Earth and the Sea: Founders’ Clambake

River Walk Pavilion 11a School Street, Washington Depot, CT, United States

Founders' Clambake- 6:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. At this annual event we give thanks to the many visitors,volunteers, members, and supporters who have helped to make our museum a success for more than forty years! Savor local indigenous foods of lobsters, clams, corn, and potatoes while enjoying drumming and dancing by the Thunderbird American Indian […]

Algonkian Village Renewal Ceremony: A New Beginning

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

An integral feature of this museum is our replicated Algonkian village and Three Sisters garden, which resembles a Native American community of the Eastern Woodlands from as early as 1000 years ago – and it’s all NEW again. First constructed in 1980 using traditional tools and techniques, the village is used as a classroom for […]

Veteren’s Day Celebration: Past, Present, and Future

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Did you know that Native Americans have served in the United States military with the highest record of service per capita when compared to any other ethnic group? Each year IAIS honors local Native Americans who have served. This year, our ceremony will recognize Golden Hill Paugussett community members who represent past, present and future […]

Winter Games, Stories, and Crafts

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Listen to stories, play games and create crafts! The IAIS Education Department will feature traditional Native American games, as well as crafts and stories. Play games such as snow snake, snow boat, hoop and pole, keeper of the fire, and eagle eye. Create things you can take home, such as corn husk dolls, buzzers, or […]

Winter Games, Stories, and Crafts

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Listen to stories, play games and create crafts! The IAIS Education Department will feature traditional Native American games, as well as crafts and stories. Play games such as snow snake, snow boat, hoop and pole, keeper of the fire, and eagle eye. Create things you can take home, such as corn husk dolls, buzzers, or […]

Winter Moon Walk

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

The soft sounds of the nighttime winter woodlands provide a pleasant setting for a walk guided by the light of the first full moon of 2020. Join IAIS educators for a walk along our museum’s trails and a discussion of nighttime phenomena that people in the Eastern Woodlands have been experiencing for thousands of years. We […]

Snow Snake Workshop

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Did you know that snow snake, a traditional Haudonosaunee (Iroquois) winter game, is still played in many Northern Native American communities? This game involves a stick carved and decorated to resemble a snake. Competitors try to see how far they can throw the stick along a snow trench. Now you have a chance to make […]

RESCHEDULED Winter Survival with Griffin Kalin

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Would you have what it takes to thrive in the New England winters without twenty-first century technology? Perhaps you’ve wondered how Native Americans were able to start a fire in the snow, find food, or make shelter. Join IAIS Educator Griffin Kalin for a fun and informative program appropriate for all ages! This year, there […]

Outside with IAIS: Scavenger Hunt Challenge

Perhaps you have a child who is feeling cooped up inside? Maybe you know of a child at heart that feels a bit cooped up, too? We invite our followers young and old to participate in this outdoor scavenger hunt activity created by our education department. This set of challenges can be done in your […]